USAID Director Visits Elektroprivreda BiH

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - USAID Mission Director in BiH Nancy Eslick visited JP Elektroprivreda BiH, where she met with General Director Bajazit Jašarević and his associates. The purpose of the visit by the newly appointed USAID Director was to familiarize herself with the operations of JP Elektroprivreda BiH and to present the new EPA project, which entails technical assistance to the energy sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The project aims to support state and entity bodies and institutions, power companies, and other entities in fulfilling the obligations and directives mandated by the European Union, with priorities including the gas sector, electricity market, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, etc.

In discussions with the company's management, Director Eslick highlighted the importance of JP Elektroprivreda BiH's investments for the BiH power system, its contribution to its stability and integrity, and expressed support for projects that will ensure the development and improvement of the local community's life. She also extended congratulations on the commencement of preparatory works for the realization of Unit 7 at the Tuzla Thermal Power Plant. Representatives of the Management Board of JP Elektroprivreda BiH expressed gratitude for the successful twenty-year cooperation and assistance that USAID has provided and continues to provide in the realization of numerous projects: revitalization of the power system, BiH development projects, as well as activities on the transition of the power sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
In addition to Director Eslick, the meeting was attended by USAID's Director of the Economic Department Andrew Boegel, USAID Project Manager Ankica Gavrilović, EPA Project Director Mak Kamenica, and Legislation and Regulation Expert Elma Haverić.